Winter Safety Tips
- Limit how much you use space heaters. Make sure space heaters are at least 3 feet away from anything that might catch fire.
- Take extra precautions to prevent falls.
- Make sure steps and walkways are clear before you walk.
- Wear shoes with non-skid soles.
- Have your walkways cleared of snow.
- Keep your kitchen stocked. In the event you may not be able to get to the grocery store, have plenty of food for at least a week or two.
- Keep an emergency kit. A winter emergency kit is necessary to have in case of power outages. Some things to keep in your kit include flashlight with extra batteries, hand warmers, battery powered weather radio, first aid supplies, matches or lighter.
- Place smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in strategic places. Test your carbon monoxide detector at least once a month each winter. Be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure including shortness of breath, nausea or dizziness, weakness, headaches and a feeling of confusion.
- Stay up to date on seasonal vaccines including the Flu vaccine and Covid booster vaccine.
- Wash your hands more often. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay physically active. Walk in place or walk around the house. Cleaning the house is also a good way to stay physically active.
If you or an aging loved one are considering In-Home Care Services, please contact the caring staff at Home Care Plus today. Call (843) 628-3642
We provide quality 24-Hour Home Care for seniors and families in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, James Island, Johns Island, Daniel Island, Goose Creek, North Charleston, Sullivans Island, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island, and Seabrook Island.
Home Care Plus is an in-home elder care and support service whose goal is to help elderly clients live life as fully and safely as possible in the comfort of their own homes. We offer a wide range of services to meet a variety of needs. Our mission is to provide quality supportive services and care coordination to our clients to assist them in leading dignified and independent lifestyles in the comfort and safety of their own homes.
We provide a comprehensive ongoing needs assessment by a Registered Nurse identifying an individual’s and his/her support system’s strengths, weaknesses, limitations, objectives and service needs. With the focus on health, psychosocial and environmental factors we develop an individualized plan of care based on the needs assessed. The plan of care is tailored to fit changing needs and thoroughly reviewed with the client, family members and/or responsible parties.
We provide a comprehensive ongoing needs assessment by a Registered Nurse identifying an individual’s and his/her support system’s strengths, weaknesses, limitations, objectives and service needs. With the focus on health, psychosocial and environmental factors we develop an individualized plan of care based on the needs assessed. The plan of care is tailored to fit changing needs and thoroughly reviewed with the client, family members and/or responsible parties.
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